(Other than 'because it's in the QS top 20 world university rankings, duh.') When I logged in the University of Edinburgh as my first choice on UCAS, I had never been to a single open day. I had never spoken to a student with first-hand experience, and I'd only visited Edinburgh for like, eight hours.... Continue Reading →
A short(ish) guide to Edinburgh’s charity shops
By buying from charity shops instead of conventional ones, you can simultaneously support a good cause, save money, and be sustainable by reusing products and not creating more demand for extra production which the environment will thank you for! đź’šEdinburgh is a wonderful place for charity shopping, but if you don't really know where to... Continue Reading →
So You Want To Live Sustainably In Edinburgh – Part 1: Food
In my experience, studying for a degree in Geosciences confronts you with issues of climate change almost daily, and many of my classmates share my concern for sustainability. Personally, I've always held the opinion that while individual actions might not be the solution to climate change and systemic change is far more crucial than putting... Continue Reading →
Tips for staying sane and healthy during essay season
I'm sure you've already heard all sorts of advice on how to write a first-class essay, so I won't bother you by telling you once again to go through the bibliographies of helpful articles to find more relevant literature (but if you didn't already know that - do that). What I'd like to give you... Continue Reading →
Student societies – the best prescription for a healthy social life at university
Of course you're at university to study and learn new things and get a degree. But sometimes, when the working day is done, girls (and boys and non-binary people) just wanna have a social life, amiright? And the great thing about the University of Edinburgh is that with more than 280 student societies, it's easy... Continue Reading →
2 for 1 – joint honours degrees in Geoscience
Picking a degree is hard. You’ve spent years and years studying a wide range of subjects, and suddenly they ask you to pick ONE. One academic field you’re gonna specialise in, that’ll shape your career choices, one single subject that’s gonna take up half of your life, for four years, nonetheless, so no pressure! Personally,... Continue Reading →